Motors, Murals and Museums: The Interesting Life of Liz Dimmitt

Today we are speaking with Liz Dimmitt, CEO of Fairgrounds St. Pete and Managing Partner of Dimmitt Chevrolet. Liz works at the intersection of innovation and tradition. She is the 4th generation of Dimmitt’s to be a dealer with Chevrolet in its 99 year history. She is also taking on the challenge of a start-up business and industry of immersive art with Fairground St. Pete. Together, we talk about leading these two polar opposite businesses, hiring the right people, and the leadership characteristics she emulates.

3 Takeaways:

1. (08:45) As a leader, demonstrate integrity, transparency, and resilience.

2. (12:10) Encourage employees to speak up.

3. (17:20) ‘A’ leaders hire ‘A’ leaders, ‘B’ leaders hire ‘C’ leaders.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Liz Dimmitt and Fairgrounds St. Pete

(03:30) Tell us about Dimmitt Chevrolet

(05:10) What was it like growing up at Dimmitt Chevrolet?

(06:45) What are the biggest challenges you are facing now?

(08:10) As a leader, how do you build and sustain good teams?

(11:05) Where did you learn your leadership skills?

(12:23) What did you do in New York?

(16:58) How do you look for leaders?

(18:40) Where are Fairgrounds and Dimmitt Chevrolet going next?

(22:50) Hot seat questions

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